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Ohio state
University of Carolina is one of the institution of higher learning that has an event planning. The other colleges that have event planning include College of Charleston, Greenville Technical College, and Midlands Technical College.
Many major colleges like NYU offer certificate courses online. There are also for profit websites like Event Management Training USA that offer course ranging from Coordinating Events to Exhibition Management.
Preferably online courses.
Courses in event planning are offered many community colleges, and programs exist through the Masters' degree level; these are accredited courses and programs. There are online programs as well. The Education Portal has good information on all the options at that could help you.
Try looking into Suny Purchase. I went to Manhattanville College right next door. Suny Purchase is an art college they may have what you are looking for.
You can take short courses in events planning or take a degree in marketing to extremely enhance your knowledge in wedding planning. Short courses are offered and can get you certified in no time.
California State University and Northwestern California University are colleges that would prepare a student for a career as an event planning wedding coordinator. A major in business would be beneficial.
You may find this information by going to www.collegeboard.com/splash/ and using the sites College MatchMaker search engine. You can search by location, and program of study. Viper1
University of Central Florida
Corporate meeting planning is an emerging business field that is opening up opportunities for many new jobs. There are colleges now offering courses in business and event planning so a person can be fully qualified for a career in this field. Job hiring websites such as Indeed and Monster have job openings listed for this.
The first step in becoming a certified event planner is to decide if one wants to be a general planner, or specialize such as weddings or corporate events. There are numerous schools that give courses as well as certificates in event planning, and can be found online such from Art Institute Online to Austin Community College.